We none of us planned on it. But Ysabel, I think, had picked her moment. She always slept with me. And she was unusually ‘with me’ last night, but today, surprising both Jane and me, she woke up with serious problems. She stayed for Jane’s birthday, catching, we think, the mood of anticipation and happiness in the house. She stayed for the party, she said her goodbyes last night. Today was the day. We took her to the vet in Efanor’s blanket, by purest accident: we didn’t know which one we’d taken, but she smelled it all over, and that made her happy. She walked into her cage on her own, as she did for every trip. She’s in no more pain or distress now. And I’m just kind of at loose ends, and lost. She and Efanor knew all four of our parents, who now are gone; they knew all the places we’ve lived together, but one; they were there for the move north and there for every trip south. So now we’re hurting, Jane and I, with a pain that’s for both of them. Here’s to two excellent kittehs, and so many, many good years. She’s buried right next to Efanor, beside the pond, under the red Japanese maple, under a shared stone.
We lost Ysabel today…
by CJ | Oct 25, 2011 | Journal | 66 comments
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I am so sorry to hear of this. I think you have picked a wonderful place for her, especially under a Japanese maple, as is my Ruthie. Please accept my condolences, I know it’s very painful losing a beloved pet like Ysabel.
I’m sorry for your loneliness and grief. Sympathy and hugs to you.
I am so sorry. I know how difficult this must be for both of you.
She ascended into my lap once or twice while I visited. I’ll cherish the memories. She was delicate, like the finest, sharpest steel.
Dear Threadbender, Ysabel was only ~10 feet away when you called last night, sleeping in her favorite chair next to the front window. I know she heard your voice.
My deepest sympathies to you both. She was the true elder states-kitteh of the house.
Allow me to add my sympathies to both of you. My wife and I know this pain.
I’m so sorry, my condolences.
OH no! You have always been so supportive when one of us has pet problems, and now you’ve had a double whammy within 6 months! I’m very sorry. I know that She-who-must-be-obeyed was a vital part of your household, and I can only imagine your sorrow.
Oh so sorry….. 🙁 We knew it was coming, but that doesn’t make it much easier. Ysabel is in a better place now and not subject to the idignities of advancing age anymore. I hope that is some consolation.
I had grown fond of your tales of Efanor and Ysabel in the earlier days of your blog. Begining to feel as if I really shared their lives with you and Jane, even if only vicariously. I mourned the loss of Efanor and now I mourn with you and Jane Ysabel’s passing. Please accept my condolences.
I am so sorry; my condolences to both of you.
Aw, I’m so sorry. Such a great kitty who will be dearly missed.
Best Wishes to you and Jane as you grieve.
Oh dear. I wasn’t expecting that as I opened the blog. My deep condolences to both of you. This has turned into such a tough, tough year for both of you.
OUr Froggie Cat, brother to Mackie who passed away in August, is at the vet’s tonight on IV until Friday with a raging infection in his kidney (apparently he has only one, the vet found today) and his bladder. He’ll be there until Friday and then hopefully come home to Mao tse-Tung healthy. We strongly suspected he had a bladder infection but not that the vet would feel it important to keep him there when my spouse brought him in tonight.
I’m so sorry for you.
I’m so, so sorry for your loss. I know the heartbreak of losing a beloved companion, but the pain is bearable only because of the years of joy our furry family members provide. She had a great life with you, and will be missed by many, including some of us who never met her.
My heart goes out to both of you. I wish there was more I could do to help lessen the pain that you both feel right now; my three kittehs and I will send love in your direction. On a slightly positive note, though, Efanor is probably waiting at the edge of the rainbow bridge to welcome his old friend. Hugs to you both.
My deepest sympathies. May she come to you in dreams.
condolences
Very sorry….purrs.
Oh dear. oh no. I am so sad to hear this. Putting light around all of you – the four who are left and the two who are recently gone, and all the other lost loved ones.
Oh no, I am so sorry. So unexpected. My thoughts are with you and Jane.
So very sad to hear this. Our furry friends have special places in our hearts, and they stay with us forever. Sending you and Jan hugs, and purrs from Skinny Kitty and Pudgy Kitty, and a special nose-bump of condolences from their dog.